The Co-op

Co-ordinate projects focused on improving the transparency of our Co-op supply chains and supporting our Future of Food commitments Build relationships with key internal and external partners to support the delivery of projects Assist our wider Ethics, Su...

Working alongside the TDM in various teams, I get involved in delivery and meetings such as working groups and steering meetings. I've had a change to run daily standups and retros across different teams. I've also been able to dip into other roles, such...

I support the Co-op's Sustainability Team. I'm based in the Sustainable Sourcing and International Development team so my day-to-day might include - Fairtrade, working on our sustainable sourcing strategy, annual reporting, events organisation, programmes...

Analysing and communicating complaint data with stakeholders, including suppliers. Conducting panels with suppliers to assess quality and safety of food category, including store visits. General admin for line manager, organising panels, meetings and test...

Day to day there is a mixture of admin roles and practical testing. The internal testing and quality monitoring is how we as a team check to see what the products are like from a customer perspective. I will go out and shop for products from all different...

Supporting on various projects and activity across Co-op's Ethics, Sustainability and Policy Team

My role included conducting tasting panels, and working with the Delicious Food team to benchmark and improve products whilst ensuring they meet required specifications and standards.

There's general admin relating to tests/benchmark results relating to products, specifications, complaints and .You'd attend weekly/bi/tri or monthly calls with suppliers from your category. Store visits to check the quality and presentation of your produ...

My day to day role included attending meetings with internal colleagues and external suppliers. Delivering projects on animal welfare, sourcing standards and sustainability across agriculture that aligned with Co-op's strategies. Organising Co-op's sponso...

Coming up with ideas and briefing suppliers. Benchmarking the market and market reviews. Product submissions QAS and trial reviews Showcasing our products to NISA and FRTS along with internal colleagues Visiting manufacturer's sites Going to innovation da...

Assist in the purchasing of new products that are both commercially viable, as well as attractive to customers. This involves building key relationship with suppliers and negotiating on costs and promotional activity. The role also involves maintaining ac...

Reviewing own label artwork to ensure each product gets launched on time Creating pack copies for own label products to ensure the products are legal and compliant Be a point of contact for customer labelling queries Provide support to the marketing team...

I did a placement in the Value Creation, Performance & Trends team. This means every day is different! It could vary from being involved in value creation opportunities on any category, upskilling other developers on trends or sitting in on a sustainabili...

I work on the categories cake, bread, savoury grocery, sweet grocery and free from for Co-op looking after the Co-op own brand products in these categories ranges. I am responsible for everything that happens to these products from concept of new products...

Everyday is different in this technical role. The best part of the role is visiting the supply base, depending on which category you are in this is either factories or farms. You will have regular communications with suppliers and internal Product develop...

The role is to support the ESP team on projects working towards policies, reports, events and commitments.

This placement is very unique as no two days were ever the same with the Co-op. From being out on farm, to in the office, the working environments changed and had the flexibility to suit what worked for me. From writing blogs, creating videos, updating so...

The core part of this role involves reviewing/ signing off co-op own brands labels and communications to ensure their compliance with both legal and policy requirements. Other activities include responding to customer queries relating to Labelling as well...